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DisciplesNet Worship #647: Proper 22 (Smith 10.2.2022) World Communion Sunday

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Communion, the Table, the Eucharist, the Great Thanksgiving are all names for that central practice of Christians to gather at the table, sharing the symbols of Christ giving himself for us. At its core, that celebration is also a celebration that all of us, wherever we are in time and space, are made one through Christ. Pastor Russ speaks to us from Ephesians 4:1-7 and helps us appreciate what that essential unity can mean.
This worship service is 28 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.

(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
  • Welcome - background "One Bread, One Body" - Bev Heid
  • Hymn "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
  • "We Gather Together" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Ephesians 4:1-7 read by Pastor Deb
  • Hymn "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Message: "Table Talk" - Pastor Russ
  • "Come to the Table of the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Communion: Pastor Ilumbe
  • "One Bread, One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits - background "One Bread, One Body" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #638: Proper 13 (SMith 7.31.2022)

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We recognize that each and every one of us is different from the others and yet the call is clear that the Church should be one. How do we do that? How can we find unity with all that diversity? Pastor Russ speaks to us from Colossians 3:12-17 on how we can be different, but undivided.
This worship service is just over 27 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.

(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
  • Welcome - background "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - Bev Heid
  • "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Carolynn
  • "Weave" - Southport Christian Church
  • Ephesians 4:1-16 read by Russ Smith
  • "Jesu, Jesu" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Colossians 3:12-17 read by Susan McNeely
  • "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Message: "Different but Undivided" - Pastor Russ
  • "They'll Know We Are Christians" - Phoebe Spier & Dean Phelps
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "Let Us Break Bread Together" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits - background "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #585: Proper B13 (Cobb 08.01.2021)

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We know that God has gifted each of us with talents and abilities. Those are God's gifts to us. But what do we do with those gifts? How do we use them properly? How do we recognize the gifts in ourselves and in others? Pastor Anita speaks from Ephesians 4:1-16 to help us find the answers to those questions.
Join us for 31 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening music: "Make Me a Blessing" - Bev Heid
2. "Breathe on Me Breath of God" - Dean Phelps
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Bob
4. Ephesians 4:1-16
5. Message "God's Gift to You" - Pastor Anita
6. "Here I Am Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
7. Communion: Pastor Deb
8. "One Piece of Bread" - Thom Schuyler
9. Credits - closing music: "Make Me a Blessing" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #579: Proper B7 (Cobb 06.20.2021)

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The human soul longs for freedom, not just physical freedom, but freedom of the spirit as well. Pastor Anita speaks to us from John 8:31-38 and helps us to realize that true freedom goes far beyond the absence of physical boundaries. She helps us understand how Christ can set us free and our responsibility to each other to help each other to live free.
Join us for 31 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening music: "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - Bev Heid
2. "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
3. Elder's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Elder Susan
4. "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" - Southport Christian Church Praise Band
5. John 8:31-38 read by Russ Smith
6. Message "Freedom's Song" - Pastor Anita
7. "Lord, Make Us Instruments" - Southport Christian Church
8. Communion: Pastor Deb
9. "One Bread, One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Credits -- closing music: "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #535: Proper 16 (Smith 08.23.2020)

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Much of the Christian life is finding the right balance between two things that are both important, but can't be taken to either extreme. For instance, we must recognize that we are both sinful creatures, in constant need of God's grace and also recognize that we are God's own adopted children, always loved and always forgiven. Pastor Russ uses Romans 12:1-8 to help us find the right balance between the two.
Join us for 29 minutes of prayer, scripture, and a number of favorite hymns, preaching and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening music: - "Make Me a Blessing" - Bev Heid
2. "What Does the Lord Require of You?" - Audrey Borschel
3. Elder's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Elder Susan
4. "They'll Know We Are Christians" - Phoebe Spier with Dean Phelps
5. Romans 12:1-8 read by Janet Spaulding
6. Message: "Recognize Who You Are" - Pastor Russ
7. "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Communion: Pastor Deb
9. "One Bread, One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Sending Out
--- Credits - background music: - "Make Me a Blessing" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #522: Seventh Sunday of Easter (Cobb 05.24.2020)

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In the scripture for this week, John 17:1-11, Jesus prays very specifically for his disciples and for us. Pastor Anita helps us understand this prayer and its call for us to be one.
Join us for just over 30 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening music: - "O Love that Will Not Let Me Go" - Bev Heid
2. Elder's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Elder Susan
3. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Dean Phelps
4. John 17:1-11 read by Deb Phelps
5. Message: "Being One" - Pastor Anita
6. "They'll Know We Are Christians" - Phoebe Spier & Dean Phelps
7. Communion: Pastor Bob
8. "One Bread, One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out
--- Credits - background music:
--- "O Love that Will Not Let Me Go" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #377 “Disputable Things” (Smith 09.17.2017)

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Paul, writing to the Romans, describes how life within the Church should be. As a sign of our love for each other, we should accept and welcome the fact that all of us have different ways of working out our walk of faith. Paul warns us about being arguing amongst ourselves about things that really are a matter of choice.
We hope that you will join us in our worship, just over 26 minutes of prayer, scripture, song, and inspiring message from Pastor Russ, from Romans 14:1-5.

And as we do every week, our time together includes a time of communion (breaking of the bread) where you may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." We believe that Christ extends the invitation to all, and that we come not because we are wholly righteous, but that we are redeemed.
If you would like to share with us at the table we ask that you prepare a piece of a type of bread for you, and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers are given to extend to where you are.
If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us. (Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Introduction, with Pastor Bob (background music: "Blest Be the Tie" played by Dean Phelps)
2. Opening Hymn: “Gather Us In”
3. Prayer, with Lord’s Prayer: Elder Susan
4. Hymn: “They'll Know We Are Christians” (with Phoebe Speer and Dean Phelps)
5. Scripture: Romans 14:1-5, read by Russ Smith
6. Message: “Disputable Things”
9. Hymn: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
10. Communion: Pastor Deb
11. Hymn: “Here At Thy Table, Lord”
12. Sending out

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

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DisciplesNet Worship #313, “Different but Undivided” (Russ Smith 07.24.2016)

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Racism, religious supremacism, fear of the “other” in all kinds of forms are sources of division that have always seemed to tear at the fabric of the Church, the body of Christ—and continue to do so today, sometimes with great viciousness. What is a Christian to do? How are Christians to respond and best share the Gospel with people of the world?
Centuries ago the Apostle Paul had a similar question in mind when he wrote to the Colossians to give his thoughts. In our worship this week we explore these words, with wisdom on how we behave as the church today, so we can be most effective at working where we live as Christ’s disciples. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #302, “Being One” (Huber 05.08.2016)

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Something BIG is at work among Christians, often despite ourselves. Somehow we keep being called and drawn together even when we think we'd prefer not to be around ‘those’ people, even around other Christians, but ones we may not really like.
Perhaps some of it is in Jesus prayer for his disciples to be one that he prayed all those years ago, with a special part that especially carries forward even to where we are today. Our scripture today is from John 17:20-26, and our team member Daren Huber asks us to consider special places that help us feel closer to God and to each other. Where might that be for you? Continue reading →

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